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Horror master Junji Ito explores a new frontier with a grand cosmic horror tale in which a mysterious woman has her way with the world!A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he’s been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them—the opening act for the terror about to occur!

Sensor (Junji Ito)

In the realm of horror manga, Junji Ito stands as a master of the macabre, delving into the darkest corners of the human psyche to unleash nightmares that linger long after the final page is turned. Among his chilling works, "Sensor" emerges as a haunting tale that explores the boundaries of perception and the fragility of reality.

The story centers around Kyoko Byakuya, a young woman plagued by a mysterious and debilitating condition known as "Sensor." This ailment distorts her senses, transforming the ordinary world into a grotesque and unsettling spectacle. As Kyoko struggles to cope with her altered reality, she encounters a series of bizarre and inexplicable phenomena that defy rational explanation.

Whispers of a cursed village, where the residents have succumbed to a similar fate as Kyoko, draw her into a nightmarish investigation. Accompanied by her friend Fumi, Kyoko ventures into the depths of the cursed village, hoping to uncover the truth behind her affliction and find a cure for her torment.

As they delve deeper into the village's dark secrets, Kyoko and Fumi encounter grotesque creatures, distorted landscapes, and unsettling visions that challenge their sanity. The line between reality and illusion blurs, as Kyoko's perception becomes increasingly unreliable. Is she truly witnessing these horrors, or is her mind playing tricks on her?

With each step, Kyoko and Fumi uncover more disturbing revelations about the village's past and the sinister forces at play. They encounter a sinister cult, led by a charismatic and enigmatic figure known as the "Sensei," who possesses the power to manipulate perceptions and control minds.

As the stakes rise, Kyoko must confront her own fears, unravel the twisted mysteries of the cursed village, and ultimately challenge the Sensei's malevolent grip on reality. The boundaries between the real and the unreal are shattered, leaving Kyoko questioning everything she once knew.

"Sensor" is a chilling exploration of the fragility of human perception and the delicate balance between sanity and madness. Junji Ito masterfully weaves a tale that blurs the lines between reality and illusion, leaving readers captivated and unsettled long after the final page is turned.